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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749.10, 1,122.17 and 586.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749.10, 1,122.17 and 586.02 is: 877.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749.10 : 1,122.17 = 586.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749.10/1,122.17 = 586.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749.10x = 1,122.17 × 586.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749.10x = 657,611.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 657,611.13/749.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 877.87

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